Determinants of future anxiety across individual, household, and regional levels in South Korea using a social ecological model.

ABSTRACT: This study is the first to examine the determinants of future anxiety in South Korea using the Social Ecological Model (SEM). It aimed to show that, beyond individual factors, mezzo- and macro-level aspects, particularly those related to housing, may influence anxiety. Utilizing 2018 data from the Korean Health Panel Survey, we employed a three-level multilevel analysis to investigate how these factors contribute to the perception of future anxiety among Koreans. Our findings reveal that future anxiety is influenced by a complex interplay of demographic and socio-economic factors, including gender, age, health status, economic stability, living conditions, and regional socio-economic indicators. Notably, the study highlights the significant role of household-level factors, such as income a

SUBMITTER: Jung HW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11772586 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature